New and Improved 29er Photo Gallery Thread

[MMcG]

Well the F' with it, I can't seem to merge the posts to get them to work, and since Stinkyboy is on an undisclosed term of absence, here's a new and Improved 29er Photo Gallery Thread for you to show off your goods and/or other people's 29ers that you think deserve showing off.

I'll start with a few:

http://twentynineinches.com/images/Fan%20Photos/kona_07_unit29.jpg

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/3795Monkey_001.jpg

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/3795My_Monkey2.jpg

So fire away Monkeys and in the meantime I'll see how I can get your previous posts moved over to this thread.

Cheers,

Your friendly 29er Forum Moderator, MMcG

[MMcG]

N8s ride - but he might have a new one by now - not sure

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/mtbnate/Jennys%20Bike/RX.jpg

bcd's badass DHin 29er Machine!!!

http://bcdracing.com/psycho-billy-cadillac/DSCN4349.jpg

BikeGeeks beauteous Inbred 29er

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42inbred03r.jpg

Sickbullit's former Waltworks 29er - sold it however

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/sickbullit/P1020494.jpg

SSMikes' Haro Mary - SWEET!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/marleyvike/IMG_0017.jpg

Drevil's Matt Chester Dream Machine - Simply Stunning and Purely functional!!

http://static.flickr.com/40/75935774_c9722968c6.jpg?v=0

http://http://static.flickr.com/56/132678841_dde19d6cea.jpg


N8s latest ride - is it temporary or full time N8??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/mtbnate/Bike%20Stuff/Picture092.jpg

Well I think that captures most of the bikes in those other threads, so who will be the first to add a new one??

[seabass]

My contributions...

http://www.mattstegall.com/images/surly_wtb.jpg

http://www.mattstegall.com/images/IFbike.jpg

A few more pictures of the IF during the build...

http://www.mattstegall.com/ifhome

[MMcG]

Nice bikes!

Diggin both of them.

Tell me more about those bars and brake levers on the Karate Monkey.

[seabass]

Nice bikes!

Diggin both of them.

Tell me more about those bars and brake levers on the Karate Monkey.

Thanks. The bars are the original WTB "dirt drops". They are really comfortable, but since you have to ride in the actual drops all the time I have had to raise the stem a good bit. The stem riser is unsightly to say the least.

The levers are Dia-Compe 987 V's. Designed for tandems with disc's or V-brakes, they pull more cable than a conventional road lever.

[bcd]

nice drops on the surly.

my brother started with them in 1988 on his
schwinn high seirra and still rides drops only!

http://bcdracing.com/history/misc/lubbockstart.jpg

[mtbtom]

http://cruz.media.mit.edu/i.nsf/DSCN2669.JPG

[MMcG]

Tom - so this is your third 29er frame right?

1st a Karate Monkey, and then on to a fisher and now the Niner right?

What size is that EMD and what are some of the things keeping the jury out on it for you??

Can you refresh my memory as to how tall you are and what size frames you rode previous to this EMD??

Thanks.

Mark

[hitekrdnk]

This year is the 25th anniversary of my wifes and my getting our first mtn. bikes and also getting married. As the 25th is the Silver anniversary nothing says silver to me better than Ti. So in lieu of a couple of rings to celebrate the occasion I commissioned a couple of frames from Scott Quiring. Mine is not done yet as the downtube sent to him was defective but I am out of the game for at least another month due to shoulder surgery so I'm not in a big hurry as long as they are both done up by 9/26 for the big day/surprise. Of course that may end up being the last day we are married when she sees two new bikes at one time but it is a chance I'll have to take.

In case you are wondering, yes those are Om signs on there. She is a certified Iyengar yoga instructor and I thought it would be appropriate! I really like the way the polished designs come through the bead blasted Ti. Subtle and bombproof.

[BikeGeek]

Another pic of my Inbred

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/BikeGeek/nekinbred.jpg

[MMcG]

Another pic of my Inbred

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/BikeGeek/nekinbred.jpg

Is that on or near Webs??

[narlus]

that looks to be a pretty tall front end, esp for a rigid fork. or is the angle of the bike deceiving?

[MMcG]

that looks to be a pretty tall front end, esp for a rigid fork. or is the angle of the bike deceiving?

Here's another one for comparison sake Narlus:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/jncarpenter/Inbred_mine_web.jpg

[BikeGeek]

Is that on or near Webs??
Top of Old Webs. :)

that looks to be a pretty tall front end, esp for a rigid fork. or is the angle of the bike deceiving?
It's on a slight hill, but it is kind of tall. I was a little unsure myself when I first saw it, but it's obvious when you ride it that the two were designed to be together. It rides like a dream.

[N8]

Another pic of my current ride:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/867718/DSC_00291.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/867718/DSC_00191.JPG

[narlus]

so N29, do you borrow yr friend's camera too, or did you decide to step up and buy a D70?

[N8]

so N29, do you borrow yr friend's camera too, or did you decide to step up and buy a D70?

Photo by other... no D70 for me yet..... I can't make my lil' Nikon CoolPix do depth of field and colors like that...

[narlus]

get a canon...

:devil:

[N8]

get a canon...

:devil:

Might do that too...

[MMcG]

N8 where the hell is that SS you are getting????

[N8]

N8 where the hell is that SS you are getting????

It is promised to be shipped out TOMORROW!

It's gonna be sweeeeeeeet! ;)

[narlus]

Might do that too...

you wanna buy my 350D so i can get a 5D? :D

[splat]

OK I'll add my Contributions to this thread .

Titus raxer X ti 29er , I demoped at Pedros fest.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/pedros06/img_3953.jpg

a Salsa Del Niner I demoed at Pedros Fest .

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/pedros06/img_4170.jpg

a Van Dessel on display at Pedros fest ( with MBC posing with it )

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/pedros06/img_4039.jpg

and MCD's Niner at the 12 Hrs of pats peat race we did

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/patspeak/img_3723.jpg

I just wish I had taken a Pic of the Ridgid single speed Carver 96er quoFan Demoed

[N8]

That Titus Ti needs a Maverick fork bad!!!

[jebfour]

Another pic of my current ride:

That's a darn nice looking ride :thumb:

[N8]

My BlingleSpeed is ready to ride!!!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/mtbnate/Bike%20Stuff/DSCN0805.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/mtbnate/Bike%20Stuff/DSCN0806.jpg

[sneakysnake]

Splat: how did you like the Salsa?

[MMcG]

Splat: how did you like the Salsa?

I'll answer for him since I asked the same question.

He didn't like it all that much and had toe overlap issues on it.

[splat]

Splat: how did you like the Salsa?

I hated it !

My toes hit the front wheel, the wheel base was way too short , I felt crowed on it , and it was a bad climber

[N8]

I hated it !

My toes hit the front wheel, the wheel base was way too short , I felt crowed on it , and it was a bad climber


I have never been crazy about a soft tail either... either get a hard tail or get a full on squish... the tiny rear suspension seems to do neither job well, in my opinion.

[N8]

I'll post a couple pix of my buddy ncj01's many 29ers on here:

A couple pix of the ever popular Monkey!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/867718/IMG_0949.JPG


http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/867718/33631345-DSC_0011.JPG

Moots Ti beauty..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/867718/83897002-IMG_1810.jpg

[narlus]

are those head Koolaid man ncj01's bikes?

[MMcG]

are those head Koolaid man ncj01's bikes?

Who cares who's they are. :rolleyes:

[MMcG]

A few more.

Rocklobster!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/GreyLobster.jpg

Retrotec!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/GreenRetrotec29er.jpg

Ventana - dig the green!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/az.jpg

Spicer - sorta the reverse of the retrotec with the swooping Top Tube
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/73385353_c6ad3e3b72.jpg

Niner bikes RIP 9 - would be my FS of choice if I could afford one
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/niner_rip_9_01a.jpg

Wolfhound Cycles - Heavy Duty 29er Hardtail - I dig it!
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/Wolfhound.jpg

Wily Cycles sloping TT version:
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/icizbo.jpg

[narlus]

good to see retrotec still making bikes...seeing bob seals racing @ the mt snow NCS back in the 90s was awesome. i wish i had a picture.

[MMcG]

good to see retrotec still making bikes...seeing bob seals racing @ the mt snow NCS back in the 90s was awesome. i wish i had a picture.

I think the 29er thing has probably actually put a jump start into Retrotec (now built by Curt Ingliss - not the original Retrotec guy) and other custom builders. It has also probably helped the business of a bunch of other custom builders or small companies including:

Waltworks
Scott Quiring
Rob Pennell - Badger Cycles
Wily - small company
Willits is back in action now building amazing frames again
Wade at Vulture Cycles out in the PNW
Wolfhound
to a certain extend Carl Strong
Blacksheep Cycles to a certain degree

Etc. etc.

So in that regard, 29ers are a big positive in my estimation.

[N8]

29erz 4 LiFE!!1111!!11!ON3!1!1

:love:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/mtbnate/Bike%20Stuff/Picture064.jpg

[MMcG]

Saw this online tonight and had to throw it up here.

I like how it looks with the Kelly fork - which has a shorter axle to crown height than most 29er forks. Keeps the front end lower. I like!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h71/djbibiloni/Spot29er/DSCN3938.jpg

[MMcG]

A fellow CT rider just took delivery of this complete QBall 29er - looks nice!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/Qball2.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/Qball.jpg

[CT QBall 29er]

Gotta thank MMcG for putting me in touch with this frame builder Scott Quiring (http://www.quiringcycles.net/) who is a custom frame and bike builder in Michigan and has this production 29er steel frame and its made in the U.S.A. called the Q Ball (http://www.qballbikes.com/index.html). I looked around at a lot of different frames but I think this is the best entry level frame to the 29er world that also includes a built in hanger should I ever want to go geary. Granted, I think I am going to love SS but at least I have the option to convert some point down the road.

I considered the new Raleigh XXIX but no hanger and they are virturally impossible to get. The Redline Monocog is same-same. So, I went this route and I am glad that I did. Oh and most importantly, the frame has a built in Bottle Opener!

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/7399/img4447pu9.jpg
Specs:
Frame Q Ball Frame Large
Fork Q Stick Fork
Wheels Velocity Wheels with QRs and rear bolt on hub
Headset Ritchey Logic
Brakes Rear Avid BB7
Brakes Front Avid BB7
Brake Levers Avid FR-7
Tires(2) WTB Nano Raptor 2.1"
Cranks Truvativ ISO Flow (32 tooth)
BB Shimano UN-40
Rear Cog 20 tooth
Grips Ritchey True Grips
SeatPost Ritchey Comp 27.2 x 400
Stem Ritchey Comp
Handlebar Ritchey Comp non-rizer
Saddle WTB Speed V Race

On order are Shimano PD-545 pedals, Ritchey bar ends (I don't want to hear it about bar ends - I am getting them and that's final). I think I am going to put Salsa Flip Lock on it and get a second seat post and seat for when I take my daughter trail-a-bike. After selling my Trek, I needed something to pull the trail-a-bike and thus the reasoning to my wife why I needed this bike. I don't think she bought the reasoning but she hasn't left so I think I am cool.

Oh, did I mention how light this bike is? 25 lbs! No more XGruntry for me.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5532/img4443cr7.jpg

Another week to go before I can start riding again and this is the first thing I am jumping on - oh boy, oh boy, I can't wait.

[MMcG]

Welcome to Ridemonkey Mark! Great looking bike!

[CT QBall 29er]

Welcome to Ridemonkey Mark! Great looking bike!

Thanks. Hey, I got the Bar Ends last night and put them on. They look cool. Of course, without pedals, I am still dead in the water. Think those will be in soon, though.

Thanks for postin' some pics of my bike. I didn't see your post.

[tozovr]

Thanks. The bars are the original WTB "dirt drops". They are really comfortable, but since you have to ride in the actual drops all the time I have had to raise the stem a good bit. The stem riser is unsightly to say the least.

The levers are Dia-Compe 987 V's. Designed for tandems with disc's or V-brakes, they pull more cable than a conventional road lever.

I have a set of those sitting on my bench...I'm kind of a handlebar geek...

[MMcG]

New addition:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/EMD9003.jpg

[MMcG]

New addition:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/EMD9003.jpg

[CT QBall 29er]

Nice ride! Are those Mary Bars? Did you get them from Spooner?

[MMcG]

Yep - Marys from Spooner

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/jpeg0004-3.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/jpeg0007-1.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/jpeg0008-1.jpg

[martini]

Allrighty then. May as well throw my .03 cents in, as it were. Some of ya have probably seen my rigs, but since I'm new[er] here, some of you have to 'suffer' through them again. :biggrin:

In no particular order:
Rick Hunter(now belongs to Lanpope on MTBR)
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66583583.ek7999f1.FSfullex.jpg
Haro MarySS - I love this thing.
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66583459.iXA7GLDs.tntrest.jpg
Diamondback Overdrive retro 29"
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66583487.8uTYKgXV.Fr3_4.jpg
Kona Humuhumu I converted from 26" to 29", and wish I never sold.
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66583456.c8zhy657.lastdayoftheKona.jpg

[martini]

If I were gonna spend $2400 on a frame, THIS is where it'd go. The Don. As in McLung. Tasty!
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66585743.yLJN5gVI.McClung4.jpg

Aherne's are pretty artfully cool. Just like his Portland neighbors Vanilla and Pereria.
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66585751.NL6ipTsX.P1010144.jpg

Steve Potts. And another choice for my non-existant $2400.
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66585748.fE4XrpLl.pottswebshot.jpg

Tom Oswald. The HAND built frame. Just for that fact, its cool.
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66585749.OMYQybNh.Oswald.jpg

And on to vapor-ware:
OX brand. Neat looking design. Looks smooth. Anyone seen one in real life?
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66585745.KjjILJF1.OXinMarin.bmp

Trimble. Coulda been. 'Cept for shady investors and a kooky builder. Or are these Trimble available?
http://i.pbase.com/o4/15/634015/1/66585752.TyRo4192.Trimble291.jpg

[-dustin]

that Potts bike is awesome. when the time comes for me to get a custom ride, it will look a lot like that.

[-dustin]

Gotta thank MMcG for putting me in touch with this frame builder Scott Quiring (http://www.quiringcycles.net/) who is a custom frame and bike builder in Michigan and has this production 29er steel frame and its made in the U.S.A. called the Q Ball (http://www.qballbikes.com/index.html).
that really strikes me as being quite similar of the (RIP) Two Circles Cycleops...i wonder if there's any relation between the builders.

[MMcG]

Hey Martini - thanks for sharing.

Didn't even know you were on the Monkey. Welcome!

[martini]

yep, I'm a closeted monkey. Mostly a lurker here though. Like Bikemag and Dirtrag. An occasional poster, but not on the scale I do at mtbr. I go to the other places when I'm bored there.

[The Monkey]

88748

I9s, old school XTR cranks with a Spot ring and Mary bars.
What's not to like?

[MMcG]

Mighty Nice! Damn that Kermit Green is nice!

[J-RAD]

Super Small Q

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1248/img3814de0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[splat]

Taken today , just for you Mark

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/Misc/img_7238.jpg

[bcd]

where are you pedals?

i don't see any,.............

[MMcG]

Taken today , just for you Mark

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/jgoeller/Misc/img_7238.jpg


Who's Voodoo is that? Must be light. Wonder if it is flexy though.

I also wonder if the dude gets toe overlap.

[capt.crispy]

Here's mine.Misfit cycles dissent 29er.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o253/captcrispy/Picture096.jpg

[mcadam]

Hey I recognise that trail !! Cool pic, Capt. :cheers:

[MMcG]

Here's mine.Misfit cycles dissent 29er.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o253/captcrispy/Picture096.jpg

Nice Misfit! What's the weight on that thing??

[capt.crispy]

Thanks guys.It wieghs between 22 and 23 lbs.Rides great to.:happydance:

[Drevil]

Mark,

That's hot!

EDIT: was hot! (didn't notice the original posting date):bonk:

[MMcG]

huh? What? Where?

Were you referring to my EMD??

[Drevil]

huh? What? Where?

Were you referring to my EMD??

Ayup.

[MMcG]

Ahhh.....yeah that EMD was nice.

[stinkyboy]

Hiiiiiii Yah!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/stinkyboy/Biking%20Photos/Surly/surly2.jpg

[MMcG]

Do you still have that Karate Monkey?

[Muuqi]

If everyone just saved the money they spent on X-mas presents for other people and just bought themselves new bikes each year we'd all be so much happier!!
Here's my 2007 Fisher Supercailber with a few initial upgrades. Not only is it my first 29er, but also my first ever full susser, so I'm loving it. Fun fun. Check out the waterbottle/shock clearance. Primo.

Sorry for the poor quality images. . .
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/eskimizzy/29ertreeprofileshot.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/eskimizzy/29erblingshot.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/eskimizzy/29erseatshot.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e262/eskimizzy/29ertreeflashshot.jpg

[MMcG]

Nice bike and nice upgrades. Those chainstays look super long - how long are they??

[stinkyboy]

Do you still have that Karate Monkey?

No, I sold it. I just wanted to fit in.

:imstupid:

[ntron350]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/ntron350/concorde012.jpg

[MMcG]

Nice looking Jersey Devil FS!!

[carter1]

My first post here.
Here's a couple of my Sir 9 single speed.
c

[MMcG]

Nice Niner!

[recidivist]

Soquel Q-ball in stealth commuter mode.

http://www.notetofutureself.org/albums/TestGallery/IMGP3411.sized.jpg

Word.

[MMcG]

Nice q!

[tozovr]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1728.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1739.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1717.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1731.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1738.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1723.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1729.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391smallIMG_1721.JPG

Pretty much stock aside from the Rocket V SLT, FSA Carbon post, STEAL YOUR FACE stem cap and Weirwolf 2.55 LT up front.

RJ

[recidivist]

I dig that Bianchi. New model for this year? Does it come in a geared model or is it the latest siss/bass/buss/...

[tozovr]

I dig that Bianchi. New model for this year? Does it come in a geared model or is it the latest siss/bass/buss/...


It's SS/29er only, but man you should see their '07 Lewis 26er..very cool rig.

Aside form my cyclocross rig, this is my first 29er...very stoked.

http://www.bianchiusa.com/07_rita.html

[MMcG]

I was wondering when those photos would make it over here!!

[Arsbars]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/383758033_f86375ec61.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/383758036_a33eff5117.jpg

Weighing in right around 23 lbs.

[recidivist]

bling!

[MMcG]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/383758033_f86375ec61.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/383758036_a33eff5117.jpg

Weighing in right around 23 lbs.

Sure is purdy Arsbars - why the bowed out seatstays though?

[tozovr]

I was wondering when those photos would make it over here!!

Did I mention she's 24#'s WITH the Mary bar?

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391th_IMG_1843.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391th_IMG_1874.JPG

just one quick spin on the 20t...I think it will be JUUUUST what the Dr Ordered for here on Mt A....

[MMcG]

Not too shabby at all on the weight - are you digging Mary? I know you hated the Fleegle bars right? Mary's better?

[tozovr]

Not too shabby at all on the weight - are you digging Mary? I know you hated the Fleegle bars right? Mary's better?

The fleegles were the wrong choice for my fully, but they might actyually be pretty nice on this ride....I dig the mary's...In fact, I don't even notice them until I look at them...that is a good thing!

[RacerX100]

My recent build. I'm not liking the Fleegles so far though (causing some wrist pain). I am waiting on a wide Syncros flat bar that should work out better.

[tozovr]

My recent build. I'm not liking the Fleegles so far though (causing some wrist pain). I am waiting on a wide Syncros flat bar that should work out better.

Did you try a few different angles on them?

Nice Ninja Ape!

RJ

[RacerX100]

Yeah, I just can't get comfortable with them. A little over a month of riding and the hand position still feels wrong to me. I like wide bars too but these aren't working.

[lovehamr]

Lets see if I can get the pic thing right. If I do, they'll be pics of my Kona Unit 2-9 with Explosif droppouts (so I can go geared) and a rigid Kona fork.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/Kona_2-9er_001a.jpg

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/Kona_2-9er_002a.jpg

[CT QBall 29er]

Nice Kona! I love that bike. First time I have seen one geary.

OK, how about these apples: Qball a la kid transporter. Got my Qball connected to a Burley d'Lite over the weekend. My son loved it!

Pix to be posted later - have to resize them.

[MMcG]

Nice Kona - how do you like that saddle? I've heard good things about them.

[lovehamr]

CT, I'm amazed at how fast I can go on the apples and they float over all sorts of loose sand and dirt. That's something that my 250# + ass is not used to, normally my tires just dig in. One thing though; the dropouts have to be moved way back for the tire to clear the front derailure. They're that big.

MMcG, the Selle SMK Strike is the most comfortable saddle that I've ever ridden. I/we have tried all sorts of saddles from most manufacturers and have nearly always gotten hot spots and the dredded dead penis. During the warmer monthes we ride about 100mi a week. During the cooler months not so much. We tried the lower line Selle SMP TRK first to see if we would the idea and now I've changed up to the Strike Pro and would like to try the Strike Plus which is a few cm wider at the back (I have a big ass! LOL). The biggest down side for the SMPs is the cost. At about $55 for the low-line TRK (which I destroyed in 1 week at Tsali) and about $219 for any of the others, they are not cheap. In fact I paid for the saddle almost what I paid for the Kona frame. This is a pic of the family quiver;
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/500/Quiver_002.jpg
Of the 7 bikes in the pic, 4 have SMP saddles. The only reason they all don't is the cost. As time and $$$ allow they will all get them eventually.

Steve

[CT QBall 29er]

OK, here are the pix on the Qball and Burley d'Lite. I had alot of fun with the Axel Skewer that I purchased. I bought the larger of the two, 165mm so I stuck a superball on the end so I won't catch anything.

[lovehamr]

CT, you guys are ready for some touring! I once did a 20+ miler with my youngest son on one of those trail behind half bikes when he was about 6. By the end I was begging "Please son, for the love of God, would you please pedal!?" LOL How come I see that coming for you?

Steve

[CT QBall 29er]

CT, you guys are ready for some touring! I once did a 20+ miler with my youngest son on one of those trail behind half bikes when he was about 6. By the end I was begging "Please son, for the love of God, would you please pedal!?" LOL How come I see that coming for you?

Steve

Yeah, that is how I got my daughter riding so early - she's six and already riding 20" wheels. My son is not quite ready for the trail-a-bike, probably another year. Knowing him, he'll rather want to stay in in the trailer. Never-the-less, its really fun.

[MMcG]

New to me Inbred 29er!!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/TheInbred003.jpg

[capt.crispy]

sweet inbred.If you ever want to get rid of it let meknow.I would love one.Great looking bike.

[greenchris]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dd03b3127cce823eeb492a4a00000016102KZOGrdwxs

My first 29er...

[Mike B.]

I posted in the Lounge but I thought I'd share here too.

My new 29er though I've ridden a bunch.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/505/689TiRX29.jpg

[MMcG]

Nice Mike - how do you like it?

[MMcG]

Slightly muddy and dirty crappy post ride bike pic!

This Inbred is sweet!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/InbredPostRide.jpg

[Airborne]

http://i7.tinypic.com/4ub547a.jpg

[gravedoja]

http://images2.fotopic.net/?iid=ypn0ry&outx=800&quality=70
It had its first ride today and it feels great.

[MMcG]

My new ride:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/Flight29er.jpg

Local ebay seller had the frame and fork up for a price that could not be beat so I went for it.

[tozovr]

My new ride:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/Flight29er.jpg

Local ebay seller had the frame and fork up for a price that could not be beat so I went for it.

Hooooooooray Mark!!

[mud'n'sweat]

MC Flight, NICE! :thumb:

[CT QBall 29er]

Schweet!

[MMcG]

Another shot:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/MMcG25/Flight29er2.jpg

[GreenLightGo]

how do you like those Motoraptors?

[MMcG]

how do you like those Motoraptors?

I kept one as a rear tire, but replaced the front with a Specialized Resolution Pro 2.3

[jncarpenter]

Recent pics of my 28 lb clydesdale ;)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/jncarpenter/Turner/IMG_9704_w.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/jncarpenter/Turner/IMG_9705_w.jpg

[jncarpenter]

24 lb Wolfhound!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/jncarpenter/Wolfhound/IMG_9746_w.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/jncarpenter/Wolfhound/IMG_9748_w.jpg

[tozovr]

Thanks Brant & On One for making it possible for me to LOVE this bike/setup even more!!!!!!!

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391th_IMG_4334.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391th_IMG_4333.JPG

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/14391th_IMG_4332.JPG

[jncarpenter]

23lb Wolfhound :D

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c223/jncarpenter/Wolfhound/IMG_9835.jpg

[mud'n'sweat]

1 lb. lighter, yet I'm sure just another lb. of fun!

[jncarpenter]

1 lb. lighter, yet I'm sure just another lb. of fun!

...dude, don't get me started.....i LOVE this bike currently :D

Hey Rich....letz ride soon dude. Walnut Creek even.

[el-cid]

Hmm, looks like I haven't added to this thread yet; not sure how come. Anyway, here's a few pictures-one of the Vicious and one of the Strong; for some reason I can't find one of the ChiTi single speed. I'll have some pics. of the new Ventana El Comandante soon too.

[MMcG]

where's that Ti one??

[BikeGeek]

Some shots from this past weekend:

Butch:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_butch.jpg

drevil (http://bikecentric.blogspot.com/):
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_rickyd.jpg

riderx (http://www.singlespeedoutlaw.com/):
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_riderx.jpg

some fixed-gear trials (after many beers):
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_dave.jpg

more fixed-gear shenanigans (drevil):
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_log01.jpg
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_log02.jpg

[MMcG]

I approve!

The homebrews that were consumed - were they yours??

[BikeGeek]

I approve!

The homebrews that were consumed - were they yours??
Some were. The pics are from the 2nd Annual Bootlegger's Bliss. Price of admission was at least a 6-pack of homebrew and some food to share. Needless to say, there was a sweet ride, a lot of great beer, excellent food, some really cool folks, and, of course, an alcohol fueled derby:

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_derby.jpg

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/42BB_DmofoT.jpg

When I get a chance I'll do a write up of the whole thing.

[MMcG]

I saw some of drevil's pics too.

Is that a Chameleon 69er that guy is riding? Blue frame with black fork?

[Dirty]

Good to see you out there BikeGeek. I was like...is that really somebody with a RideMonkey jersey?
Glad to see people round here are still riding bikes once in a while!

[BikeGeek]

Good to see you out there BikeGeek. I was like...is that really somebody with a RideMonkey jersey?
Glad to see people round here are still riding bikes once in a while!
You too, sorry I didn't get to say much more than "hi." I was having a hell of a time keeping up with those guys.

[Icon O'ClaSSt]

...as a fixed gear with a Surly fork. I think we had 4 fixies out of 17 riders; most of the rest were single speeds with a couple exceptions.

Write-ups on the event can be found here (http://www.wrenchinthegears.blogspot.com/) and here (http://www.singlespeedoutlaw.com/issue5/blog.shtml) and here (http://roadsgoevereveron.blogspot.com/).

BTW, BikeGeek had one of the better homebrews on hand, a Belgian Trippel that was spot-on!

[MMcG]

I like that Chameleon set up. It must be really stiff and quick accelerating with that solid frame.

Good stuff. :thumb:

[dosboy]

Just got the stutt fork, she rides like a dream. 21lbs with weirwolfs

[MMcG]

Mighty nice. Tell us how that strut fork works out for ya.

[tozovr]

Housley and I rode the Animal today. Got a late start...ok by me as this was my first ride in 3 weeks. Been beat down by walking pneumonia. I felt great for the first hour and a half, maybe two hours, but I got tired quickly. Oh well, it was just fantastic to be out!

Chris was on the F29 29er demo from Nat @ Papa Wheelies...giving his knees a rest from the rigid/ss Niner.

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5164.JPG
Cold start even at 9:20 @ Scituate

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5168.JPG
...more for warmth LOL

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5178.JPG
Housley muggin...

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5180.JPG

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5186.JPG
me...

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5194.JPG

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5196.JPG

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5198.JPG

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5189.JPG

http://www.lostinyork.com/NOVSM/th_IMG_5203.JPG
Housley on the hump

[DHS]

My first post here.
Here's a couple of my Sir 9 single speed.
c

wait a min, those are sooo bmx cranks on that bike. got any up close shots. i know this is a older post.

[ntron350]

This arrived last night...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/ntron350/auburn127002.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/ntron350/marley023.jpg